Review Detail of Lazyboi in Honkai impact: Dimensional Herrscher

Thank you for your review! As for your question, there would definately be a group member from the Marvel Universe. As for more... I'm not sure if I could handle more members and verses like that, so there will probably a max of 2 that will added beyond those that are already group members

Are you up for suggestions author-san? There is a character in a particular world I'm interested in seeing but the chances is honestly not very good considering I have yet to find any fics that featured her but I will take a gamble anyway to ask.

Sure, I would never refuse suggestions and advice

That is good to know. So are you perhaps familiar with the world of Umineko since the character I'm talking about resides there? Specifically the name Frederica Bernkastel. There is just something interesting regarding the complex characteristics of the Witch of Miracle that I wish to see being explored in a harem setting. I think the reason why not many people write anything related to Umineko is due to how complex the world is in nature and how overpowered the characters are considering the Witches and those who can access the Meta-World from what I recall are basically authors capable of manipulating the worlds below them like a book or a chess board. Bernkastel belongs to a special class of witches known as Voyagers that is said to have travelled to millions of worlds within the Sea of Fragments (sort of like the multiverse of fictions) which should make her an interesting group member in my opinion due to her knowledge. You actually don't need to include the whole package that is Umineko since I mainly just wanted to suggest Bern. Her accepting the chat group invitation is simple enough since Witches are notorious for being easily bored, so she would take it at the drop of a hat to avoid dying from boredom. The only thing you probably need to worry about is the strength factor and how to limit it unless of course, it isn't exactly a problem. So do you think she is plausible? I'm not looking for any promises, just a sliver of possibility. Ps: This comment took longer that I would have liked because for some reason, WN decided to shadowban it due to ONE freaking word.

Millions of worlds you say? It sounds like the verse is too large and overpowered, maybe it could be compared to the Tensura multiverse? Honestly, she seems way too overpowered to be added, in this fic I tried to make the characters be similar in power levels (At the start obviously, this is disregarding whatever potential they have or how powerful they become in the future), so adding a character that is basically omnipotent in their own verse is quite... exaggerated. Still though, I have to research this and see if she is fitting to be a group member (And more importantly a harem member, obviously), if I find her more fitting than the other one or two member(s) I was going to include in the future, I might add her. Of course, even if I add her, unless the MC becomes as powerful as an outer god or something similar, he will never visit that verse, because it honestly sounds like the best path to getting your soul obliterated or your existence erased

The worlds in question are normally called "fragments" or "kakera" which are the crystallization of human worlds and memories hence why I refer to them as the multiverse of fictions since they are akin to books that Voyerers such as Bernkastel and Lambdadelta would like to read. When it comes to character-wise then Bernkastel similar to all the other Witches usually fall into the role of an actor, meaning their personalities change to reflect that. This is probably considered a spoiler for Umineko but that was demonstrated in quite a few instances where she is seen helping the protagonist but later on becoming their enemy. Cruelty is also an all present aspect for Bernkastel as well as those of her kind and from what I recall then she is the cruelest among them. I think it was speculated before in the Umineko community that the cruelty is more of a coping mechanism that the Witches use to deal with their past traumas rather than it being an original thing. Furthermore, Bern is likely the tragic of them all since her origin has been largely believed to be from one, Rika Furude in Higurashi. To achieve happiness, hundreds of Rika had died in despair and all of it accumulated into the form of Frederica Bernkastel, ironically titled "Witch of Miracle" in a higher plane of existence which is why her eyes always look so dead. Another reason is that due to giving birth to all kinds of miracles with her immense power, in compensation for that, her heart ends up breaking a bit each time she uses them which I think contribute to the dead eyes factor. Not to mention her concept of love also rotted with time since her 'girlfriend' Lambda doesn’t help it by disemboweling each other each time they meet. That is what make her an interesting one to explore in my opinion when it comes to the romance and character factor. There are actually two plausible ways I could think of for you to limit Bernkastel. One is something I got from the fic "The Game Board" by SashaAlbion where Bern was extremely weakened by her master Featherine as a punishment for what she did before. A similar situation could happen where Featherine decided to do just that after being privy to the group invitation Bern got. After all, to the Witch of Theatergoing, Drama, and Spectating who is also a "writer", there is nothing more unenjoyable that seeing an omnipotent character at the start of the story. The second way is to use the concept of "Multiverse Compatibility" where Bernkastel power doesn't necessarily translate to other verses outside of her own since they have their own laws and stuff. Her existence is simply too large to be ignored, so she was weakened as a result. For what you said at the end in regard to the outcome of the MC going to Umineko, it isn't as bad as you think. The Witches as said before are easily bored existence so the most likely scenerio is him ending up as a "piece" on one of their gameboards. That to me is a way better outcome than being immediately destroyed by those op beings from Marvel or DC who would likely not do a second thought and erased him on the spot after they found him intruding into their world. Ps: Do apologize for the long comment. It is hard to shorten it down without excluding important bits.

Oh yeah, this totally slipped my mind but I think I recall you mentioning that you are currently obsessed with Re:Zero some chapters ago in your fic right? Then it might be worthwhile to check out Umineko. The author of Re:Zero, Nagatsuki is said to be a die hard fan of Umineko and is known to recommend the visual novel or manga to fans. I think it also spark quite a bit of inspirations in the creation of Re:Zero like the concept of witch tea party but none of that has been officially confirmed by the author before. So yeah if you are ever interested in diving into Umineko then I would suggest trying the manga out. Nothing beats the superior visual novel version of course since it was where it all started but that would be if you are prepared to solve mysteries and dive into very long hours of reading. There is also completed no commetary playthroughs of it on YT if you don't fancy playing it yourself. If not then the manga is the way to go since it is quicker than the VN and still mostly follow the canon source along with some of the best facial expressions you will ever get to witness (don't tell Bern I sent these). The anime version though isn't a great option to follow since from what I heard others said then there are mutiple plot holes, awful pacing with the addition of leaving a lot of important scenes out. Plus it only goes halfway through the series, so you won't even get the full thing anyway.

Interesting. When you mentioned witches, my mind instantly went to the witches of sin from Re: zero. But if even the author of Re: Zero is a fan of this series, then it has to be an amazing one, but honestly, from how you described it, it seems to be a series that, while hard and complicated to get started on, it will be an enjoyable experience and totally worth delving into once you understand the premise

Umineko is a cult classic released back in 2007, so I would say that the term "Witches" might have even influenced Re:Zero author somewhat. It has a unique narration style that is woven into it's core to emphasize on the mystery and the various themes that appear throughout. Mystery is a core aspect but there are certainly a lot more than just that the further you are into the story from what I remember since the characters are complex, especially the witches. An explanation I got from someone else for what the series is essentially about is that Umineko is an unorthodox story which ask broader questions involving the nature of mystery and fantasy while demanding a lot of engagement and thinking from the readers to get the most out of it. The "truths" that comes in various colors are a good example of it when they popup. Ultimately, it is not for everyone but it provides an interesting experience as you interpret everything that the series throws at you the longer you go with some being more different than others. There are also some nice references to Higurashi in addition to the famous "nipah" (don't tell Bern that as well).

Been a while hasn't it, since we are last here? If you are seeing this message of mine, then how has it been for your endeavor regarding Umineko (provided you have started it)? That said, I'm largely more interested in the possibility of Bernkastel that I suggested at the beginning than anything else.

I have done the research and... Yeah, a sadistic and cruel loli (Not the cute Kuudere type) doesn't sound too appealing. Although I guess I could be wrong, as I haven't actually started reading or watching Umineko, I've been too busy doing schoolwork (And reading the Tensura and DxD light novels so I don't get anything wrong in future chapters, lol). Also, from what I've seen, Beatrice and Lambdadelta's personalities are fit more with the current atmosphere of the Chat Room, where with Bernkastel, her power and true personality would ruin the 'Cheery' and 'Otaku' type of atmosphere that is present. Also, I'm quite confused, is it necessary to know the contents of Higurashi before moving onto Umineko? Or is it a situation similar to honkai gakuen 2 and honkai impact 3?

I’m probably going to be touching a bit in the spoiler territory with this, but it is all to give you a better grasp of Bernkastel’s character. Bern is complex due to the fact that she essentially plays any role that she is in. A good example is in the final scene of Umineko, where Lambda talks about Bern playing the role of a villain. Because of that, her cruelty and sadistic tendencies could be seen as more of something temporary rather than it being constantly present. From one comment I derived, the archetype of Bernkastel I would say is not that of an emotionless kuudere that she is associated with at first impression, but she is rather a supremely messed up tsundere seems to simultaneously yearn for both death and affection. She is said to be the “Witch of Miracle”, yet Miracle itself is the most terrible and cruel thing. Even with the power to bring upon miracles, she could not save herself in the end. Despite her actions, Bernkastel can be considered a good witch, as she attempts to help others in her own twisted way. In Episode 8 (not the anime), Ikuko points out that Bern is actually trying to guide Ange to confront the harsh truth. She guides others toward a "treasure" she can never possess. Higurashi isn't necessary, but it provides context for some matters, as Bern and Lambda reference it at times. It also sheds light on Bernkastel's origin, as she is the embodiment of Rika's bad endings. For a quicker and more efficient research, you can find insight by listening to the song "Seizensetsu/Doctrine of Fundamentally Good" on YT. Look for the channel "Brambly Chan" for the subbed version. The song is about Bernkastel singing of her regrets and her desire to return to the day when she was Rika. However, that is impossible now, as Rika rejected the bad endings and, in doing so, rejected Bernkastel. As a result, she acts out, trying to prove that since she couldn't have a happy ending, no one else can either. Death is likely her greatest wish. Hope this will help you. As a side note, under the comment section of the song video, there are quite a few comments that posted the poems that Bernkastel has written, the ones that talk about herself. You can also search for “Poems by Frederica Bernkastel” in the Higurashi wiki, as there are more there and they might help you with the insight part. Do note that they are written by the Bernkastel that appeared in Higurashi rather the Blue Witch version. They are still the same regardless, but it helps in avoiding confusion.

Thank you for the information! Although I'm still not sure whether I will add a witch as a member of the Chat Room, especially this early on. If I do include Umineko in this fan fiction, it would probably be either a mission where the members go to the Umineko universe temporarily, or maybe I would have a witch join the Chat Room in the end game of this fan fiction, when Adam is very overpowered, and would have no problem visiting that world to experience whatever he wants to without being afraid to deal with bored witches seeking to make entertainment out of him. I don't want to get your hopes up, though, as it would largely depend on how I personally enjoy Umineko when I actually start on it, because not being passionate about a verse will make it difficult for me to enjoy writing about it

That is good to know. However, as I said previously, I’m largely interested in Bernkastel due to her complex characteristics, so it is fine if you don’t include the Umineko verse. There are a lot of flexibility in how you could approach the matter of including a witch as chat room member, since the witches are bored entities and travel a lot (mostly Bern and Lambda). Not to mention, their roles as either passive or active readers. Passive reader is like them being basically observers, such as Bernkastel appearing in Episode 1 (still not anime) as someone who seems ‘eager’ to watch how the game board created by Beatrice plays out. Active reader on the other hand, is how Bernkastel has taken in the role of being an actor participating in the game in the later Episodes. So hypothetically, if you include Bern in the chat group, then she would likely be more curious about Adam’s path and choices as a “reader”. The reason why she would be more interested in him in the first place could be due to the [Chosen One] or rather, maybe something beyond it that only she could see due to her being attuned with Fate as the Witch of Miracle. It not only offers more ways on how you could do the interactions but also to subsequently bring up the story of Adam himself as someone who is more special than he is at first glance, as the chat room is not what makes him more special than most. A nice way to spin the threads in my opinion, since it goes along with understanding Bernkastel while also emphasizing on Adam complexity as a character through her interactions with him. Yeah, no worries. Enjoyment and passion should come first after all. Ironically though, “Hope” is certainly a cruel and terrible thing just like “Miracle”. Well, it is what it is. I’m merely trying to see if I can convince you on including Bern as a potential character in the story, as I’m someone who seeks to witness a deep dive into character development and interaction.

Oh yeah, something else I heard before and forgot to mention, is that Bern’s jaded and cruel personality has likely never been that bad. It has only reached its current point due to her being further traumatized and wrapped by Featherine’s grooming her to destroy fragments/stories for her own entertainment and was subsequently abandoned by her in the Sea of Fragment. While Bern is technically referred to as the ‘cruelest’ witch, Featherine is arguably crueler than her. However, Featherine is neither evil nor good if you assumed the former. She is like Lambda, who is awful, but can also be real nice. The thing is that she is motivated by boredom and curiosity, with little concern for people and their suffering. That is particularly what makes her so dangerous. Additionally, I do have an idea on how you could have the group chat invite Bernkastel. What is it that really makes her tick when it comes to desire? Something to satisfy her boredom like the other witches maybe? This one really depends on perception and interpretation on your part, since AU will always be applicable for fanfictions. You could use her wish for a happy ending deep down as the way to go. She is adamant in her believe that miracle does not occur (ironic I know, considering her title and nature), due to her circumstances prior as all the negativity that Rika split off, but that was technically disproven by Battler in their final confrontation. In the context of the story, the chat group could do a pro gamer move to “convince” Bern about the possibility of realizing her own wishes, with Adam somehow playing a central role This could serve as a justification for her passive participation after being invited and her own curiosity about Adam. Funnily, it could also double as a petty revenge on the chat group part for Adam, since they invited trouble to him. That of course, is probably not the full reason for the invitation, as they likely need someone powerful who represent the concept of miracle for what is to come (this very much depends on what you plan for the story). Would make for an intriguing work if you managed to pull this off in my opinion. All in all, just food for thought with this one.

That's... an interesting take. I guess that's why I have to experience Umineko myself instead of just doing research. Whether cruel or actually capable of being nice deep down, the witches mostly seem 'Chaotic neutral/evil', if that is the correct term. So with that in mind, I don't think there would be any difficulty in convincing Bern (Or any of the witches) to accept the invitation of the Chat Room, as long as it is something new and interesting, they would accept. What you said also gave me some interesting ideas on how I could go on about introducing someone like Bern, if I do introduce her. But what I'm actually curious about is how her magic of miracles work, is it only about reseting bad situations? Or does it extend beyond that? Can she also manipulate Fate itself? I'm asking because generally, when I want to add a new member to the Chat Room, I pay attention to their powers and their personality, more specifically whether they can become a great partner (Or a harem member for Adam, obviously). And while we are on this subject, I'm still uncertain on which direction I want to take the Chat Room specifically, I have my reservations about making it have a purpose for being created like hunting reincarnators or killing rogue Eldritch beings. I believe making it have no purpose in particular is the way to go, but I'm still hesitant about making a decision, mainly because I'm not confident in my writing skills. So until I come to a final decision, I probably won't add any more members (Although it is entirely possible I make that decision in few chapters, or it could even be postponed until we reach a hundred, it really depends)

Well, the witches are mostly actors, so how you define their alignments would really depend on the given situation. They can be your friend, your rival, or even your enemy. It is important to know that not everything is as it seems, and even those you consider to be in a certain direction might not ultimately be like that. A notable example is, once again, Featherine, who arrives on the side of characters who quite a few people root for because she doesn't feel as antagonistic as Bernkastel over the course of Umineko, even though she is far more dangerous due to her whimsical nature. If we are on the topic of Bernkastel's power, then on a basic level, she and the other witches are capable of manipulating the lower worlds in Umineko like chess pieces, as they transcend the human domain as higher beings. The most general application is the creation of a “game board” for them to sate their boredom. I won't comment on the use of “Truths” since they are another can of worms. I think they can also create an infinite number of worlds/stories in the right conditions, from what I can recall, but my memory is rusty. The other thing that they widely practice is magic (since they are witches). Pulled directly from the wiki for this, magic in Umineko represent the power to turn the impossible into possible and, in fact, is divided into several compendium of magic, and its effects appears to be different for each system. Notable examples are: Endless of Beatrice, Miracle of Bernkastel and Absolute of Lambdadelta. Now, talking about Bernkastel specifically, her most primary known power is, of course, the magic of Miracle. She essentially is able to cause success without fail as long as the odds aren't zero. It is theorized that she has the strongest power among the witches, considering she has beaten Lambdadelta in the past and became the current strongest witch (not counting Featherine, who is in the Creator domain). An analogy of how her power works is “folding a paper one hundred times so that it reaches the moon”. Through her power, she actually did fold that paper one hundred times. It works in the same way like given enough rolls of the dice, you could have something extremely unlikely happen. Regarding the question of whether she could manipulate Fate itself, I would say yes due to how her Miracle works. Not to mention the fact that conceptual manipulation is something witches are capable of doing. Aside from that, she does have other notable abilities. One of them is that she can summon an army of 'cats' (I think the exact number is 10 quadrillion). They aren't really cats, but more on the line of eldritch beings who took on the appearance of a cat out of respect for their master, Bernkastel. One is strong enough to decimate entire worlds, but they can further merge into a massive emerald Leviathan. She also wields a dark black scythe, which is a manifestation of her power, allowing her to “reap miracles” or “harvest them from fate”. It is similar in function to the “Eye of Death Perception” from Fate, from what I understand, as it is impossible to return from any concept of death once killed by it, whether physical or psychological. That, of course, is mostly irrelevant in the multiverse of fiction context, since there is always a way. Finally, she has a final trump card, which takes on the form of a bladed wing-like structure resembling that of a Hydra in the final confrontation in Umineko. This is what I found after doing some research, so I hope it helps. As OP as these powers may look, there is always a way to limit a nigh-omnipotent being with the right approach depending on how you want to go with it. Also, just take your time with whatever direction you think the chat group may take. After all, discovery and innovation are rewarding aspects of writing.

You know, I think I was able to form a more comprehensible understanding of the connection between Rika and Bernkastel. Do take this with a grain of salt though as my knowledge involving Higurashi is minimal at best. After going through various theories and headcanons, it seems Frederica Bernkastel was born during Rika’s endless fragments hopping and eternal torture to reach that happy ending. Throughout that time, Rika’s despair grew and grew to the point of birthing an offshoot who referred to herself as Frederica Bernkastel. Eventually, Bernkastel created a miracle where she and her friends survive, ending the Higurashi game. However, post-Higurashi Rika decided she wants to be a normal 10 years old girl with her friends rather than the one who went through 100 years of looping, so she metaphorically split off the negative side of herself. That effective rejected Bernkastel from the happy ending, as she doesn’t get to live in the world she created. After that, Bernkastel went fragments hopping in the Sea of Fragments for 1000 years (I think she supposedly met Featherine at this point but I’m unsure), until she has somehow beaten the game master and escaped the game board, while subsequently ascending into the Witch of Miracle, Bernkastel. At that point, she started to venture into the meta Umineko world. That is the chief theory I got. Ultimately, this is to help you get a better grasp of the link between Rika and Bernkastel without having to dive into Higurashi, since most is still left to interpretation as the gap between post-Higurashi and Umineko is vaguely open. Rika and Bern are separate entities but still the same regardless, with the one in Higurashi considered as a proxy of the Witch of Miracle. Because of that, Rika’s kindness still exist within that utter mass of hatred and pain till this day, even if it is normally ‘fake’. It is a detail that should do you some good in my opinion whether you decided to implement Bern into the story. PS: Below I attached an image that will give you a better idea of the various Rikas. You can also search for the video “Who is Frederica Bernkastel? The Fate of Rika, Higurashi, and Umineko” on YT for a more in-depth look as it uses material from both Higurashi and Umineko. That of course, will have spoilers, so view it at your own discretion.

Well, I can't really comment on your theory as my own knowledge regarding Umineko isn't as vast as yours😅. But if I really had to make a comparison, I guess her situation is like Herscher of Corruption RIN and Higokukaru? At least, that's how I understood it, but with the powerlevels skyrocketing

I guess you could view it like that. The main reason I’m giving you this is to emphasize on the point of Bernkastel and Rika being related. As such, whatever positivity Rika possess will continue to exist within Bern, despite all her hatred towards everything and anything in existence. However, I’m not entirely sure if that hatred applies to Lambda, since their relationship is complicated, according to my limited knowledge and memory. Not sure if you encounter this during your research into the wiki, but Bern and Lambda are described as lovers. In reality, it is very twisted as far as I know. Lambda really likes and genuinely care for Bern, but the way she expressed her love is though both of them brutally fighting and attempting to murder each other every time they meet. As said by the words of Featherine in a Umineko fanfic that I recently encountered, which didn’t really go anywhere: “Her concept of love has rotted with time, and Lambda the useless les**** doesn’t help that by disemboweling each other each time they meet, remind her of the true definition”. So yeah, it really makes Bernkastel a fascinating and complex romance target in the weirdest sense. PS: If you are wondering about the ***, then I had to censor it due to WN shadowbanning the entire comment because of the word.